Cookeville Real Estate: Are you a New Agent?

Are you a New Agent who knows absolutely nothing about getting started in your new and exciting career in Real Estate?  Well, first may I say that you have made to the right place!  Active Rain is the best place to get started in your career and an even better place to stay once you've become a seasoned agent.  This network provides such vital information and support of agents and Real Estate involved people.  You will learn from others experiences, and hopefully give back to our Active Rain Community your experience, for others to benefit as well.

So, let me address you properly:  Welcome New Agents!  I have dedicated this blog to you and will give you some starter tips on how you can build your business in Real Estate!

First of all, you need a BUSINESS PLAN- a business plan is an actual written plan you will set up with an assortment of goals for you to achieve, in becoming a producing agent.  Included in this plan is a variety of things, some are well noted in John Novak's blog, Your 2008 Business Plan: Setting Goals 

Second, now that you have a plan, you need to PLAN TO SUCCEED.  Planning to succeed includes many things and you can start by reading Al Enoch's Blog, Realtor Tips: Being in Business for Yourself and also to learn how to deal with your potential clients, another blog by Al Enoch's, Realtor Tips: Your clients needs

Third, now that you are planning to succeed, you need to LEARN YOUR SYSTEM. Make sure you set down with your manager or mentor and go over your company's and State's policies on Agency, Contract Writing, and office formalities.  In my office, Agency is a hot topic and you must understand and inform your clients up front about Agency.  We use "designated agency" in my office, but if you live in Florida, chances are you utilize "Facilitator status" or "Transaction Broker".  These terms mean everything in your new profession, so learn them and take them seriously.

Fourth, getting deeper in, you're arms may be getting a little tired of treading water about now, but don't give up.  Having A GOOD BROKER OR MENTOR will be worth their weight in gold and keep you out of hot water until you get this down pat. Also, Teaming with an experienced agent is a good idea too! Along with others, I suggest you look at some of the Broker Blogs in the Rain.  I love Broker Blogs, but when i say BB, I don't mean (Broker Blogs)  I mean "Broker Bryant"  he is one of my favorite Brokers here and will give you lots of great information and keep you laughing and upbeat in your new career path. (PS. when I feel down or overwhelmed, I go to BB's blog page and view his videos over on the right, gets me back on track every time!)   So, I recommend you subscribe to his blog and read it everyday!  I know, I know, there are so many good blogs to read and you will just have to choose which of them fits you best!  I have a lot that I read and can't list them all, so no offense to anyone, but I'm kinda parcel to BB...uhemm, and TLW too, by the way.. ;)

Fifth, and I will make this last even though there are many things to learn as a new agent, I don't want to lose you in a book, so don't forget your MARKETING.  Marketing yourself is important, and your online presence is vital in today's Real Estate world.  Here in the Rain, you can find all sorts of information on how to write blogs.  Some good blogs to read are: Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman's Your Writing Reflects You and Sara Bonert's Writing effective proeprty descriptions are some examples to help you get started.  On the technical side of things, Christina Williams'Techy Tools blogs are wonderful like Techy Tool 5 and Christina Williams also gives great advise on neat ideas like blog buttons in this blog, Blog Button Maker  Christina also gives great advice like Give your Blog A Domain Name.  also, Broker Bryant has a good blog SEO (stuff everyone outta know) made easy. Ok, I'll add a couple of blogs I've done that will help with your marketing as well: Kay Bennett's Seller Service Package is a must when going on a listing appointment.  Having your credientials in writing out weighs the competitors who don't do this. And also The Buyer Interview Worksheet is a great way to keep track of your prospects and buyer clients.

NOW HERE'S ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT INFORMATION TIPS IN ACTIVE RAIN:  To subscribe to other member's blogs! Here is a great blog on 5 ways to subscribe to blogs by Active Brad.   Subscribing to blogs is important in tagging those great bloggers who provide vital information at your fingertips!

Welcome aboard and remember:  Active Rain is the best Real Estate Network on the Web!

 

Contact Kay Bennett, your seasoned Real Estate Professional, for Real Estate information in Cookeville Tennessee or how to become a F1rst Realty Agent!      

931-528-1573 office